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Death in the Land of Encantos

2007·Show
5Episodes in1Season
88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Profoundly sad and deeply moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy10
  • Pathos9
  • Family Dynamics8

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

The mind, family, and everyday modern life

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters, direction, and performances

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Kagadanan sa Banwaan Ning mga Engkanto (English: Death in the Land of Encantos) is a 2007 Filipino television miniseries created and written by Lav Diaz. The five-episode drama would be edited into a nine-hour feature released in 2013. Philippine poet Benjamin Agusan hearkens back to his village Padang after seven years in Europe. Horrified to discover that the community has been buried under landslides, he wanders the countryside, reconnecting with friends, lovers, and family whose lives teeter on the brink of destruction.
Poetic DramaGrief & LossPsychological JourneyHomecoming NarrativeMelancholic TonePost-Disaster SettingFilipino CinemaExistential ExplorationCharacter StudyVisually Evocative

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Is Death in the Land of Encantos worth watching?

88
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 89/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Death in the Land of Encantos rated?

Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: suicide themes and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Death in the Land of Encantos have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 5 episodes of about 108 minutes each.

When did Death in the Land of Encantos air?

It ran from 2007 to 2007 and has ended.

What language is Death in the Land of Encantos in?

Filipino

It was made in Filipino. Produced in Philippines, Netherlands.